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27 Sep 2023
Many North Cork Traveller children still facing barriers to education, study finds
New research finds many children are experiencing ‘high levels’ of disadvantage. The study explores the barriers to education for Traveller children from their parents’ perspectives. The report outlines 20 recommendations.
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26 Sep 2023
Maoiniú de luach €1m buaite ag pobal-thionscnamh Gaeilge de chuid Choláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh
Bhí pobal-thionscnamh Gaeilge de chuid Choláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh, ar na cúig buaiteoirí faoin Mhaoiniú Feidhmíochta de chuid an Údaráis um Ard-Oideachas 2023 a fógraíodh ag ócáid in Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta an Oir-Dheiscirt i gCeatharlach inné.
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21 Sep 2023
Researchers call for change to Irish schoolyards to support children’s play
New study finds that limited attention is given to children’s right to play in Irish schoolyards. Teachers report challenges in supporting play, including limited policy and litigation fears. Every day half a million children share schoolyards in over 3000 schools across Ireland.
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20 Sep 2023
UCC joins European project to develop digital physiotherapy rehabilitation tech
Scale-Up4Rehab project to develop Netflix-style platform to offer virtual rehabilitation to patients. Multi-disciplinary collaboration awarded €10.8 million Interreg North-West Europe funding. UCC Physiotherapy students to benefit from innovative digital rehabilitation training.
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